N.Ireland
Eustice confirms the importance of farming and food in Northern Ireland
Day two of Balmoral Show was marked by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Secretary of State George...
Sheep
N.Ireland
LMC welcomes new farm policy framework for Northern Ireland
Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, has welcomed the principles espoused within the ‘Future...
N.Ireland
Iskeymeadow ram lamb sells for 3,400gns at Charollais sale
Three years of continuous investment in top Charollais bloodlines generated a more than handsome payback for Richard and Harry Powell...
Sheep
26 Australian White commercial ewes sell for ‘record price’ of almost £640/head
What's believed to be a record-breaking price of AUD $1,210/head (£640) was paid yesterday (August 24) in Australia for 26...
N.Ireland
Irish Easy Care sheep embryos heading for New Zealand
Six Easy Care rams have been purchased by Shrewsbury-based Farmgene Ltd. from Co. Antrim (Northern Ireland) flock owner Campbell Tweed....
N.Ireland
Irish wool sector deserves a Covid-19 support package
Sheep producers in Northern Ireland have until August 12, to apply for the Covid-19 wool sector support measures, confirmed by...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show in September – many factors to consider
There’s nothing I enjoy more than a day out at Balmoral Show. But, in truth, replicating what normally takes place...
Beef
Busy year ahead for beef and sheep in NI
According to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, the year ahead will be a very busy one...
Agri-Business
Mineral deficiencies can cause problems on livestock farms
According to College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) livestock advisor Nigel Gould, mineral deficiencies can be an issue...
Agri-Business
LMC to prioritise sustainability in 2021
Working to improve the sustainability of the beef and sheep sectors will be a priority for the Livestock and Meat...
N.Ireland
Turning attentions to administering clostridial vaccinations
With the lambing season for mid-season flocks fast approaching, it’s time for farmers to start thinking about administering clostridial vaccinations....
Beef
Working group on PGI status is 2021 priority for LMC
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson expects 2021 to be a busy year for farmers, processers and...
N.Ireland
AFBI warns farmers of the risks posed by certain ornamental plants to sheep
As the winter months continue, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) wants to make farmers aware of the risk of...
Rural Life
30 sheep killed in Christmas dog attack on a Cheshire farm
A farm in Cheshire has had 30 sheep killed in what was described as an ‘atrocious’ dog attack by Cheshire...
Sheep
Scottish farmers reminded to complete annual sheep and goat inventory
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being reminded to complete their December agricultural survey form, including the annual sheep and...
N.Ireland
Slatted or dry bedded housing for sheep: What questions do I need to ask myself before deciding?
They may not be the most common sight on sheep farms, but they are becoming more popular…and that is slatted...
N.Ireland
Restrictions on movements to NI ‘will be life changing’ – UK sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) in the UK has said it is “outraged” by the situation faced by sheep breeders...
Agri Politics
Reduction in future funding for farmers 'a bitter pill to swallow' - NSA Wales
Representatives from the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Wales/Cymru region are urging Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural...
